Ayurveda OTC Boom and Self-Medication: A Cautionary Tale from the Clinic
It began quietly, like a monsoon drizzle before the downpour. In the early 2000s, big FMCG brands spotted a goldmine in the “natural and traditional”...
Author : Dr. Brahmanand Nayak
Are Probiotic Drinks Healthy? Science, Stories, and an Ayurvedic Doctor’s Insights
It’s not every day that a patient walks into my clinic and says, “Doctor, if I drink probiotic drinks every day, will I become like...
Can You Drink Coffee with Ayurvedic Medicines?
“Doctor, can I still have my morning coffee?” That was the very first question a woman asked me before I even looked at her pulse,...
How to Stop Premature Greying of Hair Naturally with Ayurveda?
When a 24-year-old man walks into your clinic, hair peppered with white strands and panic dancing in his eyes, and says, “Doctor, I found three...
How to Answer Your Child’s Questions About Sex Without Panic
It usually begins like this. You’re sipping your morning coffee, reading the newspaper, and thinking it might be a peaceful day. Then your 12-year-old son,...
Are Protein Shakes Good for You? A Spoonful of Myth, a Scoop of Truth
“Doctor, should I take whey protein?” asked Ritesh, a 25-year-old software engineer with a new gym membership, a new shaker bottle, and an old misunderstanding.“Depends,”...
Best Time to Eat Fruits: Ayurvedic Insights with Humour
Yesterday, I was at my friend Raghu Apara’s house when I met a delightful couple—she, a writer and artist with a wild imagination, and he,...
Ghee and Cholesterol: The Truth Your Heart Deserves to Hear
For years, ghee has been treated like a prime suspect at the health crime scene—blamed for cholesterol, judged for fat, and quietly exiled from urban...
How Quitting Sugar Transforms You in Just Days
Sugar is not just a food in India. It’s a language, a tradition, a blessing. We begin life with gud in our mouth, greet guests...
Find the Workout That Fits You Best
Some people lift weights. Some lift babies. Some lift only their eyebrows when you mention exercise. Over the years in my clinic, I’ve met all...